Satoh Brothers International, Inc. (SBI) is a multi-generational family owned firm that was founded in 1913. Though initially based in Japan, SBI now provides construction and architecture services throughout the United States.

Satoh Brothers traces its lineage back to Mr. Koichi Satoh, one of the founding members of early modern Japanese Architecture. The founder of Waseda University’s eminent architectural department, Koichi was educated in Europe and greatly inspired by the Gothic style of architecture. The highly prolific architect was best known for bringing Western architectural influences to Japan, fine examples of this include: HIBIYA KOKAIDO (Municipal Government Hall), Waseda’s OKUMA MEMORIAL HALL, TSUDAJUKU UNIVERSITY, and IWATE GUNMA, TOCHIGI, SHIGA, KENCHO (Government administrative Buildings).

In 1941, Koichi’s son, Tetsuo Satoh, assumed control over the company and successfully expanded Satoh Brothers to include 12 branch offices spread across Japan. Satoh Brothers helped to fuel Japan’s booming fishing industry with the design and construction of numerous large-scale commercial cold storage warehouses. The firm was also heavily involved in the design of commercial office buildings, theatres, resorts, and retail. One notable project was Satoh Brothers’ design of the entire campus for Chiba Shoka University.

Flexibility and unique designs remained core tenets of Satoh Brothers, a major reason the firm was selected to design the Maison Franco Japonaise building in Tokyo. The 1958 design of the building later won Tetsuo the Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et de Lettre from the French government.

Today, after 90 years of service, SBI is celebrating over 30 years business in the United States. Yoshio Satoh continues to uphold his grandfather’s original commitment to excellence and innovation. Satoh Brothers International, Inc. has not only expanded its global reach but also its services: offering Architectural, Construction Management, and General Contracting Services.